9709 P13 - Jun 2011 - Q9
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A curve is such that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{x}} - 1\) and \(P(9, 5)\) is a point on the curve.
(ii) Find the coordinates of the stationary point on the curve. [3]
(iii) Find an expression for \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\) and determine the nature of the stationary point. [2]
(iv) The normal to the curve at \(P\) makes an angle of \(\arctan k\) with the positive \(x\)-axis. Find the value of \(k\). [2]
